Advertised from 1 May 2026

Role

The Abbotsford Trust is the charity that promotes the life, works and legacy of 19th century writer Sir Walter Scott and safeguards his historic home at Abbotsford. This is an important role within a small, but mighty, development team of three people.  

If you are keen to get involved in all aspects of fundraising, love being hands on, and would relish being behind the scenes in a historic house, then this could be the role for you. The perfect candidate would have experience with CRMs ideally within a charity, have outstanding attention to detail, be systems orientated/a good project manager, as well as having excellent customer service skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake all fundraising administration and be the ‘super-user’ for the CRM and other donations systems, managing amongst others: donations, direct debits, mailings, newsletters, and analysis. 
• Steward donors and funders following the donor journey across all streams of fundraising, primarily membership, major donors and trusts & foundation.
• Maximise income specifically from the Friends of Abbotsford and from gift aid.
• Undertake: a) all monitoring and reporting of funds raised for the Development team, and b) reporting and claiming for grants.

For more details of the role, please download the Job Description.

Application notes

Potential applicants are invited for to get in touch for an informal telephone chat to find out more about the role. Please email Sheena Stone, Director of Development, on sheena.stone@scottsabbotsford.co.uk to organise a time to talk.  

Apply by midnight on Sunday 24th May.

Interviews will take place on Monday 1st or Thursday 4th June at Abbotsford.

To apply download and complete the Abbotsford application form.

You can include your CV, but the application form must be completed and emailed to vacancies@scottsabbotsford.co.uk.

Important: Please label your CV, cover letter, and application form with your name.

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